Title
Model of a machine made from a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci
Caption
Model of a machine made from a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci.
A hammer is driven by a counterweight. A crank allows the weight to be raised and when the effort is released, the counterweight, when lowered, drives a ratchet wheel that allows the hammer to strike repeatedly on the anvil.
Vinci, Museo Ideale di Leonardo da Vinci
Date
15th century
Credit line
Alfredo Dagli Orti/Photo12
Reference
DGL10A01_456
License type
Rights managed
Available size
118,4Mb (5,6Mb) / 24,1in x 19,1in / 7216 x 5733 (300dpi)